Bloomberg appears none-too-thrilled in photo op with de Blasio
Bill de Blasio became the first Democrat to win the New York City mayor's race since 1989, defeating Republican challenger Joseph Lhota in a landslide vote in Tuesday's election.
So how does Mayor Michael Bloomberg feel about his soon-to-be successor?
Not too good, it would appear.
In an impromptu photo during his first face-to-face meeting with the mayor-elect, Bloomberg appears to be none-too-thrilled.
Scenes from the first meeting between Mayor Bloomberg and @deBlasioNYC. They're seated on the stage of the bullpen. pic.twitter.com/Y0BgCR05Az— Brigid Bergin (@brigidbergin) November 6, 2013
"U Mad, Bro?" is how Gawker captioned the image, taken by WNYC's Brigid Bergin.
"WNYC's @brigidbergin brings us this heartwarming photo of pals," Paul DeBenedetto tweeted.
How about this body language? RT @brigidbergin Scenes from first meeting between Mayor Bloomberg and @deBlasioNYC. pic.twitter.com/PuHUM0BZtl
— Anna Sale (@annasale) November 6, 2013
"Come on Mike, give me the keys." "No!" "Miiiike..." RT @annasale @brigidbergin pic.twitter.com/kEgepzccM1
— Andrew J. Hawkins (@andyjayhawk) November 6, 2013
In subsequent photos, though, Bloomberg appeared to be less standoff-ish. "Bloomberg was speaking softly" to de Blasio, Bergin reported.
Mayor Bloomberg was speaking softly to Mayor-elect @deBlasioNYC. The clock is a count-up clock. Tracks the mtg length pic.twitter.com/4QdVDazp1h
— Brigid Bergin (@brigidbergin) November 6, 2013
Reporters positioned about 15 feet back from meeting of the mayors. pic.twitter.com/poUZn30eTR
— Brigid Bergin (@brigidbergin) November 6, 2013
